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Day in photos: July 15, 2013

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This isn’t Kansas, Dorothy — this twister is hitting New York City! Two terrifying tornadoes straight out of “The Wizard of Oz” ripped through Brooklyn and Queens yesterday, toppling roofs,…
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(Tracey Shelton/GlobalPost) (Tracey Shelton/GlobalPost) (Photos: Tracey Shelton/Global Post) ( ) The horrific pictures show that in Syria, death can come in an instant. Syrian rebels relaxing at their post in…
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(Tracey Shelton/GlobalPost) (Tracey Shelton/GlobalPost) (Photos: Tracey Shelton/Global Post) ( ) The horrific pictures show that in Syria, death can come in an instant. Syrian rebels relaxing at their post in…
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Clive Doyle ( )A Journey to Waco Autobiography of a Branch Davidian by Clive Doyle, with Catherine Wessinger and Matthew D. Wittmer Rowman & Littlefield During the Bureau of Alcohol,…
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The victory was witnessed by Jets QB Mark Sanchez, who didn’t look too thrilled with the play of his alma mater.KNOCK ON WOODS: USC receiver Robert Woods is clobbered by…
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A tournament official discusses the situation with Ferrer (left) and Djokovic, whose match will resume today at 11 a.m. (EPA)Severe weather, including a tornado watch, played havoc with the U.S….
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WINDS OF CHANGE: Andy Murray, reacting after his defeat of Tomas Berdych in the U.S. Open semifinals yesterday, can become the first Brit to win a Grand Slam tomorrow when…
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Poly Prep’s Devon Rose dodges a tackle for a score. (Priyanka Katumuluwa)Mario Biaggi doesn’t have to answer questions about whether he should be Iona Prep’s only quarterback anymore. A year…
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Tottenville’s Brandon Barnes throws a pass. (Denis Gostev)Malique Belfort is a traditional No. 1 receiver in all the stereotypical ways. At 6-foot-4 and 180 pounds, the Tottenville senior is tall,…
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Monroe-Woodbury coach picked up a win in his return to Stepinac, where he played and coached. ( )For Monroe-Woodbury head coach Bernie Connolly, the focus during his team’s 35-7 victory…
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President Barack Obama hugs Scott Van Duzer after the big boost. (REUTERS) FORT PIERCE, Fla. — If President Barack Obama was looking for a lift in Florida, he got one…
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John Thomas ( ) A career criminal wanted for shooting a decorated NYPD sergeant in the legs last month was arrested this evening, cops said. Authorities conducted a manhunt across…